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FWA → AZA
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Wayne International Airport (Fort Wayne) to Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (Mesa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the Midwest plains to the high desert of the Southwest, including the vibrant Painted Desert and the volcanic peaks of Northern Arizona.
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Mississippi River
Observe the massive river system and the confluence with the Missouri River north of St. Louis.
Kansas Heartland
See the fascinating geometric patterns created by center-pivot irrigation across the Great Plains.
Painted Desert
Look for the stunning layered colors of red, orange, and purple rock in northeastern Arizona.
San Francisco Peaks
View Arizona's highest mountains and the dormant volcanoes near Flagstaff in the distance.
Meteor Crater
A rare chance to spot the world's best-preserved meteorite impact site if the flight path stays north.
The right side is ideal for spotting the Painted Desert's vibrant colors about 30-45 minutes before landing. Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid heat haze from the engines blurring your photos of the desert geology.
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St. Louis Skyline
Catch a glimpse of the Gateway Arch as the flight crosses the Mississippi River shortly after departure.
Ozark Plateau
View the rolling green hills and dense forest canopy of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
New Mexico Badlands
Observe the rugged, arid canyons and mesa formations as you cross the high desert.
Superstition Mountains
Dramatic views of these iconic jagged peaks on the final approach into the Mesa area.
Sonoran Desert
Aerial views of the vast desert floor dotted with saguaro cacti during the descent.
Sit behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the Superstition Mountains during the descent into AZA. Evening flights on this side offer spectacular sunset colors reflecting off the mountain faces.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,484 km (1,543 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 19 min
Departure: FWA (40.97850037, -85.19509888)
Arrival: AZA (33.30780029, -111.6549988)
Route Type: Domestic
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